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RFQ | Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Project Management

Forward Cities

To inform the Alliance strategy, E3 Durham conducted a rigorous 360-degree assessment of Durham’s small business ecosystem, engaging over 200 entrepreneurs, 40 ESOs, and a wide range of funders, policymakers, and economic development leaders. This process surfaced key strengths and gaps, which were prioritized by the Alliance.

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Startup Fundraising that Meets Investor Expectations

American Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs seek to find the right investor and to make the best pitch when the opportunity comes Entrepreneurs start their companies with great passion and big dreams. That includes angel investors, venture capitalists, and institutional funders associated with various stages of a startup’s growth.

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The ACA 2021 Innovation Funders Showcase Pre-Summit Kick-Off and Deeper Dive Feature Groundbreaking Companies

Angel Capital Association

Chiara Renella-Brooks, ACA Partnership Director Incredible Companies Built by Women Highlighted During the Innovation Funders Showcase Deeper Dive This year’s ninth Annual ACA Summit Innovation Funders Showcase opened ACA Summit week with many exciting new twists!

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What went wrong at Techstars

Founders Coop

This was a fantastic strategy in terms of impact, raising the bar for startup excellence in key startup ecosystems and opening up access to the Venture Capital financing market to founders who couldn’t or didn’t want to relocate to the Bay Area. The next important group to spot the weakness in Techstars’ strategy was the investment community.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: CEO pregnancy checklist, decision-tree planning, reassessing valuations

TechCrunch

“Starting a business is hard, but we now have a path for proptech lined with funders and advisers that can propel entrepreneurs over early obstacles through to maturity and deep market penetration.” Creating a winterization strategy for a startup is a less straightforward process, however.

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Case Study: The Dan River Region Ecosystem Development

Ecosystem Builder Hub

We are fortunate to have leadership that have masterminded strategies utilizing public and private funding, along with a stellar regional foundation (Danville Regional Foundation, or DRF) to slowly work this puzzle out. Jess now is focused on these primary challenges: Adapting to New or Innovative Online Marketing Strategies.

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Angel Capital Association’s Annual Summit is a Goldmine for Black Investors, Founders, and High Growth Startups Raising Capital

Angel Capital Association

For black investors and founders, these sessions are a goldmine of information, offering insights into the latest trends, strategies for successful investing, and guidance on navigating the complexities of the startup ecosystem.